Agave titanota 'Bakemono' (Super Titanota)

Akuma-kun is a selection sold as Agave titanota, also known as Bakemono and Super Titanota. According to a Japanese succulent encyclopedia, all three are names for the same selection, which originally came from Sicily, Italy, and 'Super Titanota' was coined by a Japanese dealer. Its large leaves clothed in long, white, writhing teeth are highly rated, and it is sometimes called the pinnacle of named titanota. Its features are hard to read until the plant is well grown, so small plants tend to be passed over and mostly large, well-developed plants circulate. Other cultivars also have long white teeth, so rather than relying on the name, check leaf size and tooth shape on the actual plant. Plants traded as titanota also include what has recently been described as A. oteroi, and the classification is not settled. In Japan it is offered by specialist nurseries, online shops and auctions. Care is the same as for other titanota: strong light, good airflow and a dry regime keep the leaves compact and true to form.

The Agave titanota 'Bakemono' (Super Titanota) grows to Titanota rosettes range from 30 to 90 cm across (little data per cultivar).

Light feeder; a little slow-release fertiliser in the growing season is enough